Two objects cannot be considered same, just because there is no difference in the obvious results of the two. For example, even if they appear to be the same, can alum and sugar candy considered to be the same product? Taking into consideration, their tastes and chemical characteristics, we identify them as two distinct products. Our ancestors have made a distinction among products which may have the same chemical features, based on their characteristics beyond chemical structure. They have stipulated which products can be used and which cannot. Even if they appear to be the same, beans cannot be cooked during ancestral ceremonies but avaraikai (broad beans) can be used. Though both chillies and pepper have a hot taste, the scriptures instruct us to avoid chillies and use pepper. – Jagadguru Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Swamigal

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This is a beautiful quote. Of course every quotation is beautiful. There is clue here as told by MahaPeriyaval. Shastras allow use of only those vegetables, of saattivic nature, and originated in our Bhaarath desam. This indicates beans, chilley etc. are imported vegetable types. Jaya Jaya Shankara. Hara Hara Shankara.